Both nations expressed gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump and China for their assistance in securing the truce.
Following discussions held in Malaysia, officials confirmed on Monday that Cambodia and Thailand have finalized a ceasefire accord and pledged to de-escalate tensions after multiple days of lethal border conflicts.
The protracted territorial disagreement between the two Southeast Asian countries, historically originating from the French colonial period, escalated significantly in late May, evolving into a military confrontation last week. Nevertheless, a high-level summit convened by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday successfully yielded a truce accord and outlined a trajectory towards normalized relations.
Anwar, who spearheaded the mediation, stated the ceasefire would commence at local midnight. Both nations additionally committed to holding discussions between military commanders on Thursday and reactivating a joint border oversight committee in early August, aiming to put in place a formal system for confirming adherence to the agreement.
Anwar further extended an offer to supply observers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which Malaysia presently chairs, and to arrange a more extensive monitoring operation with additional ASEAN member states to uphold the ceasefire.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai reiterated their nations’ dedication to a peaceful settlement during a joint press conference alongside Anwar. Manet underscored the civilian impact of the conflict, pointing out that around 300,000 individuals, almost equally divided between the two countries, were displaced amidst the heightened tensions.
All three leaders conveyed appreciation to U.S. President Donald Trump and the Chinese government for their part in enabling the accord. On Saturday, Trump had indicated he cautioned both countries that trade relations with Washington would stagnate if hostilities persisted. China had earlier vowed to “contribute constructively to de-escalation.”
Since the outbreak of violence last Thursday, a minimum of 35 individuals, including some civilians, have lost their lives. Although each side blamed the other for initiating the confrontations, Monday’s understanding represents the initial concerted effort to resolve the most severe crisis between them in a decade.